Wrapping Your Gifts: DIY Wrapping Paper
Another easy way to make each present special is to make your own wrapping paper. Whether it's with something you might have laying around, or something that you put a little effort into making, it will make your gifts stand out, and make each one special.
One really easy way is to wrap all of your gifts in brown paper. Whether its from extra paper shopping bags, or if you buy a large roll of Kraft paper, it's a simple way to wrap a gift. You can stamp the paper, draw on it, or simply adorn it with a great decoration.
Another simple thing to wrap your gift in is a linen napkin, or an old linen table cloth. If the gift is small you can wrap the entire gift, if it's something that you would like to be seen, simply wrap the middle of the gift with the napkin and add a contrasting bow.
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Clear cellophane is a great way to wrap something and give it a little shimmer. If you don't want the gift to be visible, line the cellophane with a handmade stamped tissue paper, for a little something extra.
Of course an old favorite is to use newspaper to wrap the gift. Even the comics for a child's present. Decorate it with a big bow and it's inexpensive, festive & easy.
You could even try sheet music for the music lover in your family:
And the list is never ending. You can make your own print with paint. You can blow up photos of you and the person that you are wrapping the gift for and wrap the present in their photos. You can use a shirt or sweater or even a blanket to wrap the gift.
You can use any and all of these ideas for your holiday wrapping. I'm a big fan of the brown bag wrapping.
Next up: Present Adornments!
I absolutely love the newspaper one with the wonky flower on it. I'll have to try that one.
ReplyDeleteI haven't used store-bought wrapping paper in about 10 years! My favorite thing to use is dish towels because you can find really inexpensive ones in any color or theme, and they're always useful afterward. (To mop up the margarita spills after the party is over.)
Excellent idea! I too love the newspaper ones, there were some pretty neat ideas when I googled it. I'm going to have to start asking for paper bags at the grocery store, although the best ones use Kraft paper. I'll have to find a good place to purchase it cheaply!
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